Litigation & Bankruptcy Services
The Fortra Law Litigation and Bankruptcy team delivers comprehensive legal representation to lenders and financial services companies nationwide. Our experienced attorneys provide strategic guidance through bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure actions, creditor disputes, and loss mitigation matters, helping clients navigate challenges with confidence. We combine industry knowledge with practical legal solutions to protect your interests, reduce exposure, and support successful outcomes.
When you engage Fortra Law, you stay protected, stay prepared, and stay focused on growth.
Our Services
Litigation Services
for Lenders
Experienced advocacy in complex disputes and contested matters.
Bankruptcy Services
for Lenders
Strategic representation in bankruptcy proceedings and creditor matters.
Eviction Services
for Lenders
Responsive guidance through eviction proceedings and property recovery.
Collection Services
for Lenders
Efficient collection strategies designed to maximize recovery outcomes.
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Strategic Review
Our team reviews your inquiry and
identifies the right attorneys and
approach for your situation.
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Attorney Consultation
Meet directly with our attorneys and team to discuss tailored legal strategies designed to protect your business and support growth.
Bankruptcy & Litigation Resources
8 Legal Strategies for Maximizing Loan Recoveries for Private Lenders in California
Maximizing loan recoveries requires more than aggressive litigation. When a loan goes sideways, most lenders focus on one question: “How do we get paid?” The legal system asks a different question: “What are your rights, and can you prove them?” ...
A Distressed Debt Opportunity Is Building in RTL and Ground-Up Construction. Is Your Fund Structured to Capture It?
Distressed debt opportunities are beginning to emerge across RTL and ground-up construction lending. Foreclosure starts hit 37,000 in April 2026 alone, up nearly 26% year over year, and the pressure is concentrated in the collateral private RTL and construction lenders ...
The Ins and Outs of Construction Loan Endorsements: Understanding ALTA 32 and ALTA 33
What Are Construction Loan Endorsements? Construction endorsements, such as the ALTA 32 series and the ALTA 33, play an important role in commercial real estate transactions involving construction activities. These endorsements help provide invaluable protection against title defects arising from ...
The Distressed Inventory Paradox: Why Rising Foreclosures Aren’t Creating More Deals
Why Rising Foreclosures Don’t Tell the Whole Story Distressed inventory is one of the biggest topics in private lending right now. Foreclosures are up. That’s not the whole story, but everyone’s reading it like it is. Every headline this year ...
Evictions After Foreclosure: What Private Lenders Need to Know
Evictions after foreclosure are often the final—and most challenging—stage of the foreclosure process. A trustee’s sale ends a borrower’s ownership. It rarely ends the story. In California, post-foreclosure possession often becomes the real fight. Occupants may remain for weeks or ...
Due Diligence in Private Lending: How Entity and Title Reviews Work Together to Protect Your Loan
Private lenders spend a significant amount of time evaluating collateral, loan terms, and borrower qualifications. Yet some of the most costly lending mistakes happen long before a loan defaults. They occur during due diligence when a lender fails to verify ...
The Ins and Outs of Construction Loan Endorsements: Understanding ALTA 32 and ALTA 33
What Are Construction Loan Endorsements? Construction endorsements, such as the ALTA 32 series and the ALTA 33, play an important role in commercial real estate transactions involving construction activities. These endorsements help provide invaluable protection against title defects arising from ...
Due Diligence in Private Lending: How Entity and Title Reviews Work Together to Protect Your Loan
Private lenders spend a significant amount of time evaluating collateral, loan terms, and borrower qualifications. Yet some of the most costly lending mistakes happen long before a loan defaults. They occur during due diligence when a lender fails to verify ...
The Hidden Risks of All-Inclusive Trust Deeds (AITDs) and Wrap Mortgages
Webinar Resources
- Litigation & Bankruptcy
- Securities and Capital Markets
- Corporate & Securities
- Eviction/Unlawful Detainer, Uncategorized
Webinar Resources
- Litigation & Bankruptcy
- Securities and Capital Markets
- Corporate & Securities
- Eviction/Unlawful Detainer, Uncategorized
The Deal Behind the Deal: Participation Agreements, Hypothecations & Related Structures
Borrower Fraud in Private Lending: Red Flags, Remedies, and Recovery
Client Success Stories
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Why Choose Us
Fortra Law is the nation’s largest law firm dedicated almost exclusively to the private/non-conventional lending space and is the leading legal resource for specialty lenders, asset-based lenders, private lenders, and non-bank institutions. Our legal departments include Banking & Finance, Corporate & Securities, and Litigation & Bankruptcy, offering lenders a vertically integrated suite of services while our Fortra Conference Line provides networking and educational opportunities to the industry at large. Reach out today to see how we can partner together.
Ways We Can Help
Legal Expertise
Benefit from Fortra Law's detailed legal assessments and analysis, providing you with valuable insights to make compliant and financially sound lending decisions.
Tailored Legal Guidance
Receive personalized legal strategies and compliance recommendations that align with your specific lending needs and financial objectives, ensuring optimal outcomes for your private lending ventures.
Professional Support
Count on Fortra Law for professional and dedicated legal support throughout your lending journey. They are here to help you achieve your lending goals and secure compliant and financially lucrative opportunities.